Tom Jenkinson

“I think the best music is music that is in some way a struggle.”

“The bass guitar is my voice.”

“I'm not trying to make pop music. I'm trying to make something that has a bit more depth to it.”

“I'm interested in the way that music can be translated into other media, and the way that the other media can affect the music. I think of it as a feedback loop.”

“The whole point about the name 'Squarepusher' is that it's a silly name. It's a joke.”

“I'm trying to make music that is a reflection of my own experience, but I'm also trying to make music that is universal.”

“I'm not interested in making music that is easy to listen to. I'm interested in making music that is challenging.”

“I don't think of myself as a musician, I think of myself as a composer.”

“I'm always trying to push the boundaries of what is possible with electronic music.”

“For me, the main thing is about trying to find a way to make the music sound like it’s being played by a human being, even if it’s all generated by a computer.”

“I wanted to make a record that was about the sound of the bass guitar, first and foremost.”

“The idea of a 'live' performance is something I'm very interested in. I'm always trying to find new ways to make it more exciting and more engaging for the audience.”

“I've always been interested in the relationship between chaos and order.”

“My approach to music has always been about trying to do things that I haven't heard before.”